Clinical Psychologist (Reintegration Housing Psychologist)

Responsible for providing Psychological Services to inmates in a Reintegration Housing Unit (RHU) at a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) federal correction facility. The RHU serves a sub-population of Bureau inmates characterized by a need to be separated from the general population because of safety and/or security reasons. This sub-population presents unique treatment and risk management concerns requiring specialized skill in risk assessment, behavior management, and clinical treatment. Responsibilities include (1) conducting behavioral, clinical, and risk assessments of inmates in reintegration housing; (2) identifying treatment needs and providing appropriate clinical interventions; and (3) identifying, managing, and treating mental illnesses. This position requires consultation with Correctional Services staff on a routine basis. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staffs correcti